Senior Technical Accountant: GAAP, SOX & Close Leader

PacBio; Menlo Park (CA); On-site; USD 112,000 - 168,000; Full time

Job summary

PacBio, a premier life sciences technology company, seeks a Senior Technical Accountant to drive close processes and ensure US GAAP compliance. You will partner with FP&A, Legal, Sales, and auditors to deliver accurate financial reporting.

The role requires strong ASC 606/718/842 expertise, SOX experience, and advanced Excel skills. Onsite collaboration with cross-functional teams is expected in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or equivalent.
• 4–7 years of accounting experience.
• Strong hands-on ASC 606, ASC 718 and ASC 842 application experience.
• Public company and/or Big 4 experience.
• SOX experience.
• Demonstrated ability to research technical accounting matters and prepare clear, well-supported documentation.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with ability to synthesize complex information.
• High attention to detail with strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Advanced Excel skills and experience working with ERP systems.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes, including journal entries, reconciliations, and variance analyses.
• Ensure financial statements are prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP and company policies.
• Perform technical accounting research and document complex transactions.
• Analyze accounting implications of transactions including revenue, leases, assets, accruals, equity, and debt.
• Maintain SOX-compliant internal controls and coordinate with auditors.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to evaluate business transactions and accounting treatment.
• Support inventory and cost accounting processes with reconciliations and analysis.
• Lead stock-based compensation accounting under ASC 718, including entries and disclosures.

Skills

ASC 606/718/842

SOX experience

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

ERP systems

Advanced Excel

Public/Big4 experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Job description

PacBio, a premier life sciences technology company, seeks a Senior Technical Accountant to drive close processes and ensure US GAAP compliance. You will partner with FP&A, Legal, Sales, and auditors to deliver accurate financial reporting.

The role requires strong ASC 606/718/842 expertise, SOX experience, and advanced Excel skills. Onsite collaboration with cross-functional teams is expected in a fast-paced environment.